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Much has been made of Mexico’s rich Spanish and indigenous heritage, but until recently, there’s been little talk of Mexico’s so-called “Third Root”: Africa. Africans came to Mexico with the Spanish as soldiers and slaves – so many that by … Read more »

The LA/NY feud will be decided once and for all this Thursday, February 20 when Las Cafeteras and Chicha Libre battle for the honor of their respective seaboards at Europa in Brooklyn. AND we’ve got a pair of tickets to give … Read more »

In the latest in our annual pilgrimage to New York City for the Latin Alternative Music Conference guest host and producer for NPR’s Latino USA Nadia Reiman covers artists from all over Latin America who make their marks as creating … Read more »

Each Friday we present the songs we’ve been grooving to this week. If you like our favorites, be sure to tell us. Or even better, post links to your own weekly favorites! Sean Barlow, Executive Producer Artist: Jaojoby Song: Aro … Read more »